Oita FC Trinita vs Vegalta Sendai, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
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Oita FC Trinita vs Vegalta Sendai — J. League at Oita Bank Dome.
- Oita FC Trinita 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Vegalta Sendai 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Toshiyuki Wazumi
- Referee Kentaro Matsui
- Referee Hayato Shimizu
- Referee Yusuke Shiotsu
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tōkyō | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F·Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Vegalta Sendai | H | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Yokohama FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Oct | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Oita FC Trinita | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Nov | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Nov | FC Tōkyō | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Nov | Gamba Osaka | A | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Oita FC Trinita launch into their encounter with Vegalta Sendai.
- 1' A goal from the Japan international Takayoshi Ishihara! He fires home on 1 to make it 0-1!
- 6' Vegalta Sendai seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 11' Vegalta Sendai fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 16' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kei Chinen made 439 appearances and scored 39 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 26' Oita FC Trinita have won 104 goals from 105 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 29' That is a Yellow card for Oita FC Trinita. Yushi Hasegawa will be fuming at that decision.
- 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Yamato Machida argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 43' The travelling Vegalta Sendai supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Toshio Shimakawa makes way for Yuki Kobayashi at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Oita FC Trinita.
- 51' Yoshiki Matsushita has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 61' Oita FC Trinita started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
- 65' Kohei Isa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yamato Machida at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' Kunimitsu Sekiguchi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 74' The deadlock is broken! Hiroto Yamada gets on the scoresheet on 74 minutes.
- 79' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' Yoshiki Matsushita makes way for Takuma Hamasaki at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vegalta Sendai.
- 82' The crowd applauds Yushi Hasegawa as he leaves the pitch. Keita Takahata steps in for Oita FC Trinita.
- 87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' It is a substitution in Vegalta Sendai team. Hiroto Yamada is replaced by Takuma Nishimura on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Vegalta Sendai to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Oita FC Trinita Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
- 1
- 5
- 7
- 29
- 11
- 8
- 4
- 40
- 10
Bench
- 23
- 6
- 22
- 41
- 18
- 38
- 31
Coach
Tomohiro Katanosaka
Vegalta Sendai Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 4
- 5
- 20
- 8
-
42
Hiroto Yamada ↓ Ryutaro Iio 90'
- 14
- 23
- 9
- 31
- 27
Bench
-
7
Kunimitsu Sekiguchi ↑ 65'
-
3
Ryutaro Iio ↑ 90'
- 29
-
15
Takuma Nishimura ↑ 90'
- 30
- 24
-
26
Takuma Hamasaki ↑ 80'
Coach
Takashi Kiyama
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Arata Watanabe | 3 |
| Takuma Nishimura | 2 |
| Kazushi Mitsuhira | 1 |
| Tatsuya Tanaka | 1 |
| Hiroto Yamada | 1 |
| Takayoshi Ishihara | 1 |
| Chihiro Kato | 1 |
| Tomoki Iwata | 1 |
Head to Head
Oita FC Trinita Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
Oita FC Trinita xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Vegalta Sendai xG
I would bet for:
Vegalta Sendai or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Vegalta Sendai win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Oita FC Trinita or Draw
61%
Draw or Vegalta Sendai
70%
Oita FC Trinita or Vegalta Sendai
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vegalta Sendai win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
14%
0 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Oita FC Trinita
| Handicap | Oita FC Trinita covers | Push | Vegalta Sendai covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 23% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Oita FC Trinita keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.